Does your vet practice or an individual in the team deserve to be recognised for their commitment and dedication to their job? If you’re a customer or a member of staff then why not nominate your stars for the Petplan Veterinary Awards.

Nominate the star of your practice!

If you nominate the eventual category winner, you will win £50 worth of Love2shop vouchers, so why not make sure your practice gets the recognition it deserves and nominate today!

Nominations are being sought for four main categories:

- Vet of the Year
- Vet Nurse of the Year
- Vet Receptionist of the Year
- Vet Practice of the Year

So, whether it’s the vet team as a whole, or an individual’s outstanding commitment, all veterinary professionals can be recognised.

The Petplan Veterinary Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the veterinary world, recognise and applaud staff and practices throughout the country that have delivered an exceptional level of care to the nation’s pets, and their owners.

Simon Wheeler, Petplan’s Head of Marketing, explains: “Britain is known to be an animal-loving nation and with millions of households owning cats and dogs, pets play a central part in family life. The Petplan Veterinary Awards give us the opportunity to thank the veterinary profession for the outstanding level of care they provide to our animals.”

Making a nomination is easy. Complete the online form at www.petplan.co.uk/vetawards

Closing date for entries: 5th February 2010

Winners of the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2009

Vet of the Year
Ben Jones, Ben Jones Veterinary Surgery, Chester, Flintshire
Ben’s understanding and compassion for his clients’ pets impressed the judges. Whilst being extremely knowledgeable, Ben can reassuringly explain the most complicated procedures to clients. Ben continuously goes above and beyond the call of duty, such as establishing a home visit scheme for pensioners and visiting a nursing home when an owner was there as a day patient. This confirms Ben fully deserves the title ‘Vet of the Year 2009’.

Vet Nurse of the Year
Karen McQuoid, The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group, Watton, Norfolk
The judges believe Karen is an excellent role model for her team of nurses. Karen was noted for her positive attitude and good humour even under extreme pressure of being head nurse of four different practices. She maintains that her top priority is to always ensure animals are not in distress.

Vet Receptionist of the Year
Yasmin Morowa, Melton Veterinary Surgery, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Yasmin’s attention to detail made her stand out as the winner of Vet Receptionist of the Year. Yasmin always checks to see how patients have progressed when she returns from holiday so she can help clients appropriately when they call or visit. Her kind approach makes her highly appreciated by both clients and colleagues.

Vet Practice of the Year
St Clair Veterinary Group, Kirkcaldy, Fife
St Clair Veterinary Group was described as having exceptional customer care and uses every opportunity to educate their clients. The team stood out for their environmental consciousness.